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Q: Hey, Tony: When can we expect some progress with Shaun Rogers' gun charges? It seemed like Big Ben Roethlisberger needed an entire investigation, and that was dealt with swiftly. But for Rogers we are still left wondering what the impact will be on the Browns' season.

-- Ryan Horvath, Columbus

A: Hey,Ryan: The NFL issued its suspension of Roethlisberger after the legal process was completed. It will wait for the legal process to unfold in Rogers' case. I would expect Rogers to be suspended for one or two games, per terms of the NFL personal conduct policy.

Q: Hey, Tony: Eric Mangini seems to have opened up a bit with the media since Mike Holmgren became president. Will that also translate to the injury reports? Who generates those reports: The team, the GM or the coach? Was Holmgren more open about injuries when he coached the Packers and Seahawks, or was he also secretive?

-- C. Miller, Houston

A: Hey, C.: Team injury reports are compiled by the head coach and usually are reported to the league after review by the general manager. The Browns intend to abide by the league's injury report rules, but I don't think we will see anything more than the minimum. As a coach, Holmgren was as secretive about injuries as the normal NFL coach. Holmgren has been on board as president since January, yet the club still has not given any details on the progress of players who finished the 2009 season on injured reserve.

Q: Hey, Tony: Have you heard about any interest on the Browns' part in Patrick Crayton or Barry Cofield? In my opinion, these are the only two available players who would be beneficial signings at this point. Crayton could probably be had for a 4th or 5th round pick next year, as well as Cofield. Both are still young and haven't hit their strides yet. Either may even start for us if brought here. But then again, I'm the guy who thought Anthony Dixon should have been chosen over Monterio Hardesty.

-- Jimmy DiDago, Elyria

A: Hey, Jimmy: I believe both would be useful additions. Cofield, in particular, could add some youth to the defensive front while not sacrificing much in experience. I don't believe he has much exposure to the 3-4 system, but he should fit as an end. Cofield is a restricted free agent who has not signed his contract tender from the Giants.

Q: Hey, Tony: Alright Tony, I'm starting to get nervous. What's going on with Matt Roth? Do the Browns view him as the impact player that he is? Could they be talking long-term deal?

Q: Hey, Tony: Do the Browns have any interest in signing Philadelphia's Kevin Curtis? I know he's had some injury trouble recently but, when healthy, he's a good route runner with decent speed and would seem to be the veteran presence the Browns' young receiving corps needs. I guess the fact they haven't signed him, given Heckert's familiarity with him, isn't a good sign.

-- Nick Lopick, Broadview Heights

A: Hey, Nick: Curtis is a natural possibility, given Heckert's familiarity with him. Your last point, however, may have hit the nail on the head.

Q: Hey, Tony: With the draft over, what do you think are the Browns' remaining biggest needs, and do you think they will address them in free agency?

-- Paul Thiel, Crescent Springs, Ky.

A: Hey, Paul: Wide receiver, defensive end, offensive tackle. I would expect maybe one or two players would be added before the start of training camp, but none that would figure too prominently in the team's plans.

Q: Hey, Tony: Should the NFL take back Brian Cushing's defensive rookie of the year award and give it to whomever came in second in the voting?

-- Kyle Chormanski, South Bend, Ind.

A: Hey, Kyle: The defensive rookie of the year award is an honor voted on by a panel of media members assembled by the Associated Press. Last week, the AP conduct a re-vote and Cushing emerged the winner, even though his number of votes was greatly diminished.

I voted for Clay Matthews in January over Cushing, and he received my second vote, also. When I vote, I tend to favor players I have seen in person -- i.e., players on the Browns' schedule -- and Matthews was impressive to me in Green Bay's win over the Browns, while I did not see Cushing play in person.

Q: Hey, Tony: We all know the Browns are in trouble at wide receiver. Do you think the Browns have intrest in Terrell Owens and, if so, what are the chances of the Browns signing him? I think he would be a great sign for at least a one- year deal.

-- Rein Pold, Clarion, Pa.

A: Hey, Rein: I don't expect the Browns to take an interest in Owens. Besides his reputation, the man is up there in years and hasn't been a dominant receiver for several years.

Q: Hey, Tony: With Denver's selection of Tim Tebow, where does that leave Brady Quinn? Do you see an outside chance of Quinn turning into the second coming of John Elway and haunting the Browns for the next decade?

-- Joe Rossin, Columbus

A: Hey, Joe: The short answer is no. Elway is a Hall of Famer. Quinn is not. Having said that, I believe Quinn will get a chance to compete for the Broncos' starting job. Maybe he will recover his game working under Denver coach Josh McDaniels, a disciple of Charlie Weis, his former coach at Notre Dame.

Q: Hey, Tony: We know the Browns wanted Eric Berry with their first pick over Joe Haden. You've mentioned a couple times they wanted Korey Peters with the 85th pick over Colt McCoy. Who else can you say were they disappointed about not getting?

-- Bruce Fagerstrom, Jamestown, N.Y.

A: Hey, Bruce: I'm now aware of anyone else. I am still at a loss as to why, 1. The Browns did not offer a third-round pick to Kansas City to move up from No. 7 to No. 5 to select Berry, and 2. Texas safety Earl Thomas wasn't in the discussion with Berry and Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson for the No. 7 pick after Berry went at No. 5.

Q: Hey, Tony: I found a website on T.J. Ward (tjwardfootball.com). It presents a lot of facts that certainly seem to indicate the Browns got a very good safety considering who was left on the board. My question is how accurate is the data (and rather arrogant comparing him to Troy Polamalu). Is this the handiwork of his agent or a reputable scouting group? Also, it showed toughness in walking on to a PAC-10 team and making it. It mentioned he played corner as a freshman so should have some cover skills.

-- Austin Lindsay, Logan, Ohio

A: Hey, Austin: It looks like something put together by an agent or marketing representative. Contrary to popular opinion, Ward was rated as the No. 1 strong safety by many analysts.

Q: Hey, Tony: Do you know what's happened to Eryk Anders, outside linebacker from Alabama? He was listed initially among the Browns' free-agent pickups and looked to have possible upside as a pass rushing specialist, but there's been no mention of him since and I haven't seen him on subsequent lists or on the news coming out of mini-camp. Is he still with the team? Do you know anything else about him?

-- Mark Harris, New York, N.Y.

A: Hey, Mark: You see all kind of lists on the Internet projecting undrafted free agents going to certain teams. Apparently, an Alabama news organization reported Anders agreed to a free-agent deal with the Browns, per his agent. Sometimes it's better to just wait for the team to announce its signings. I know nothing about Anders except that he wasn't signed by the Browns.

Q: Hey, Tony: The Browns have only retired five jersey numbers in more than 60 years, but it appears to me that Bernie Kosar's No. 19 has been "unofficially" retired considering no one in recent memory has been assigned his number. Can you recall anyone who has been assigned No. 19 since Bernie left? Do you know of any "unofficial" restriction in assigning his number to new players? Also, what would it take to retire his number officially? Are there any plans to do this?

-- Brian Lukegord, Lorain

A: Hey, Brian: The most recent player to wear No. 19 was receiver Frisman Jackson in 2004. Jackson previously wore No. 88 and I don't recall the reason for the change. He later changed back to No. 88.

The NFL discourages teams from retiring jersey numbers, partly because numbers are limited, obviously, and teams would run out of them if they retire too many. Teams protect some numbers from being routinely assigned, however, and I think Kosar's No. 19 falls into that category. Of course, the Browns didn't have any problem reassigning No. 82 several times after Hall of Fame tight end Ozzie Newsome retired.

Q: Hey, Tony: Why has everyone concluded that Colt McCoy isn't the quarterback of the future? Even the TV analysts on draft day said this. If predicting QB success was so easy, Tim Couch would be in the Hall of Fame, along with Ryan Leaf and future inductee JaMarcus Russell.

Second question, possibly anticipating your answer to the first. Why is quarterback arm strength fixed? With all the professional trainers and sports medicine guys working in the NFL (to say nothing of college), shouldn't they be able to design a workout regimen targeting the muscles involved in throwing a football?

A third related question: With Holmgren suggesting McCoy would not be playing this year, and given everyone's prediction the Browns will be looking for their franchise QB in the 2011 draft, isn't it practically a given the draft pick used on McCoy was a complete waste?

-- Wayne Rohricht, Newark, Del.

A: Hey, Wayne: 1. McCoy's arm strength and height are not ideal. He can overcome them if he is extraordinary in other facets of his game that may take time to develop. An example is Drew Brees. Nobody considered him a franchise quarterback coming out of Purdue, but he has taken the Saints to the championship. Some guys you know instantly will be stars (John Elway, Peyton Manning come to mind). Others, you're not sure about and you hope to develop. I think McCoy falls into that category.

2. While arm strength may be improved through training, I don't believe a bad arm can be turned into a great arm. Only God can do that.

3. Not a complete waste. Perhaps McCoy won't contribute for a year or two, but who's to say a backup tackle, for example, wouldn't take that long to contribute, also?

Q: Hey, Tony: Many people are concerned about McCoy being able to make the transition to the pro game since he was in a spread offense at Texas. It seems to me this is overblown. The college game has always been different from the pro game, at least going back the 30-plus years I have been watching football.

The washout rate for QBs is always high. The questions are, if a QB is capable of making the transition to the pro game (and for all the money spent in scouting, this seems to be pure, dumb luck), and if he is given time to learn (and here in Cleveland that also seems to be pure dumb luck). Your thoughts?

-- David King, Joelton, Tenn.

A: Hey, David: Well, I agree. My concerns about McCoy are not rooted in the offense he ran at Texas. I'm anxious to see him on the field with his teammates. But I don't believe we'll have an answer on McCoy's arm strength until/unless he is able to play in December when the Lake Erie winds howl and swirl.

Q: Hey, Tony: Oshiomogho Atogwe is not signing his tender in St. Louis. Any possibility by this regime to either trade or pick him up?

-- Todd Hollis, Massillon

A: Hey, Todd: I don't see it. The Browns have five of their own unsigned RFAs to worry about without getting involved in others.

Q: Hey, Tony: I am a lifelong Browns fan and I try to stay positive when it comes to the Browns. I know sometimes it's hard, but most of the time I can. I have read a lot of your stories and I just had to ask you a question: Are you a Browns fan or is it just a job for you as a Browns reporter? I understand you have to write the news, but it seems to me you are way more negative than need to be when it comes to your opinions. Some fans like to read something positive once in a while.

-- Gary Wertman, Laurelville, Ohio

A: Hey, Gary: I am a fan of Cleveland. I realize the success of any of the city's pro sports teams has an immeasurable positive impact on the city. I've always believed that a pro team championship would result in an economic and emotional renaissance in Cleveland. Having said that, I also believe it is the job of the beat writer to "keep it real" when analyzing or giving opinions. In general, I am upbeat and enthused about the direction of the franchise since Mike Holmgren's arrival in January.

Q: Hey, Tony: The Browns did not sign a wide receiver in free agency and did not draft one until the 6th round. In hindsight, should the Browns have given up a 5th round pick for Ted Ginn Jr.? Ginn would be our most experienced WR; also, pairing him with Josh Cribs in the return game would put a lot of pressure on teams.

-- Jimmy Brock, Berkeley, Calif.

A: Hey, Jimmy: Yes, I probably would have done that. Ginn's top value to a team right now is in the return game, and the Browns already are blessed with one of the best specialists of all time. Having two would be a nice surplus. But I am unfamiliar with Ginn's problems in developing as a receiver and would want to research that thoroughly before making that trade.

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